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“If the Tiber rises too high, or the Nile too low, the remedy is always feeding Christians to the lions.”

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Tertullian

Tertullian, born around 160 and died around 220, was a prominent Christian theologian, philosopher, and author during the Roman Empire. His works had a profound impact on the development of Christian theology, especially his writings such as 'Apology' and 'On the Resurrection', which are still widely studied today. more

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Book:The Sacred Writings of Tertullian (Annotated Edition)
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